Keisha McBean
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented teachers aide caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Aide
Ithaca City School District
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students throughout the day.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Started a African American girls group
- Mandated reporter
YAP Youth Advocate
YAP
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group sessions addressing topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building, and decision making.
- Played a vital role in shaping young minds through consistent encouragement, guidance, and advocacy on their behalf.
- Liaised between children and guardians to best handle issues specific to youth.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Basketball Coach
Ithaca City School District
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Hospital Aide
Cayuga Medical Center
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
Endoscopy Technician
Guthrie
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ithaca High School
Ithaca, NY06.2011
Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- Urinalysis Testing
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Drawing Blood
Certification
- Licensed Phlebotomist
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
YAP Youth Advocate
YAP
06.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Care
10.2022 - Current
Basketball Coach
Ithaca City School District
10.2022 - 06.2024
Teachers Aide
Ithaca City School District
09.2021 - Current
Hospital Aide
Cayuga Medical Center
06.2018 - 01.2021
Endoscopy Technician
Guthrie
01.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Ithaca High School
- Licensed Phlebotomist
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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